Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Holdfast.
Holdfast - as a noun
Restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- bellyband
- buckle
- button
- carabiner
- karabiner
- snap ring
- catch
- clasp
- cleat
- clinch
- clip
- clothes peg
- clothes pin
- clothespin
- corrugated fastener
- wiggle nail
- cottar
- cotter
- cringle
- eyelet
- grommet
- grummet
- loop
- dowel
- dowel pin
- joggle
- fillet
- stopping
- hook and eye
- knot
- lashing
- link
- linkup
- tie
- tie-in
- lock
- locker
- nail
- nut and bolt
- paper fastener
- pin
- seal
- seal
- sealing wax
- slide fastener
- zip
- zip fastener
- zipper
- press stud
- snap
- snap fastener
- toggle
- toggle bolt
- hair clip
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Example Sentences
"The holdfast of the seaweed allows it to anchor securely to rocks."
"The octopus clung to the seabed using its powerful holdfast."
"The tentacles of a sea anemone are attached to the substrate by a holdfast."
"The holdfasts of kelp can withstand strong ocean currents."
"Barnacles have a strong holdfast that keeps them attached to surfaces like ships and rocks."
Word Game Points
Is HOLDFAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, holdfast is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HOLDFAST has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is HOLDFAST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, holdfast is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHOLDFAST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is HOLDFAST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, holdfast is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHOLDFAST has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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